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How many total carbon atoms are found in a molecule of 2-methyl-2-butene?

4

5

6

7

User Pratikm
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Answer: The total number of carbon atoms found in the given molecule is 5.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given a chemical compound having chemical name 2-methyl-2-butene.

This means that the given hydrocarbon has double bond between
C_2-C_3 and a methyl substituent is attached to
C_2 atom.

Structure of the given compound is attached below and the total number of carbon atoms that are found in the given molecule is 5.

How many total carbon atoms are found in a molecule of 2-methyl-2-butene? 4 5 6 7-example-1
User Jeffrey Yasskin
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equation of 2 methyl 2 butene:
H3CC(CH3) = CHCH3

this formula show there are 5 carbon (C) atoms.

hope this help

User Bgdnlp
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